81. To ensure the continuity of the implementation of the Guidelines, a mechanism should be developed to follow-up the Ad hoc Working Group’s recommendations.
82. Countries should undertake pilot case studies on the applicability of the Guidelines at the national levels.
83. APFIC should consider convening a follow-up consultation to review the results of the national pilot case studies. To further this effort, APFIC was asked to provide technical assistance to Member Countries on a cost-sharing basis.
84. Considering the importance of small-scale fisheries in the region, it was proposed that an Ad hoc Working Group be convened to review the methods of non-routine data collection for small-scale fisheries and propose alternative approach for management of inland fishery systems.